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Drawing and Painting - Harrietsham Village Hall
- Price:
- £194.00
- Starts:
- 23/04/2024
- Day of week:
- TUE
- Tutor:
- Amanda Thesiger
- Ends:
- 02/07/2024
- Location:
- Harrietsham Village Hall, Maidstone
- Time:
- 12:30 - 15:00
- Duration:
- 10 weeks
This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
This course will be held at Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road, Harrietsham ME17 1AP.
A variety of drawing and painting media and techniques will be explored in this beginners and improvers course. By working from both direct observation and from photographic references and sketches, you will encounter a variety of interesting and stimulating subject matter - landscape, still life, natural forms, etc. Reference will also be made to the work of other artists as appropriate.
To find out more about our drawing and painting courses, watch this short video: https://youtu.be/9IkfYLlhOMw
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Amanda Thesiger
Amanda Thesiger trained as a painter, and, after graduating from Maidstone Art College in 1986, undertook a postgraduate diploma in Painting at the Royal Academy, followed by an Abbey Major Award at the British School at Rome. She continues to paint and work in mixed media and has been a practising artist since 1991. She is involved in many different projects and workshops with different audiences in her role as an arts educator.
An artist with a fascination for natural history, Amanda Thesiger combines a process-led and an intuitive approach. Play, and a ‘what if’ approach, allow her to explore both the dynamic and intricate elements of landscape and natural form through open-ended drawing, painting, assemblage and printmaking. There is a kind of distillation process to her work, as each piece reveals itself gradually, leaving traces of discovery and change.
How will I be taught?
Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques. You will look at the work of contemporary and historical artists and you will keep a sketchbook/notebook. You will undertake critical reflection and evaluation and be motivated to develop creative skills and enhance/develop personal skills.
Your tutor will give you individual feedback throughout the course.
What do I need to bring with me?
If you are a new student and have no materials please wait for your tutor's advice on what to buy. However, all students should have an A4 sketchbook of good quality cartridge paper, preferably with a hard cover and ring bound and a variety of pencils. You will need to provide your own materials and these will vary in cost according to the course requirements. If you have any materials/equipment that might be appropriate please have them with you.
What can I do next?
The tutor will advise you on progression.
What do I need to join the course
Anyone is welcome to enrol on this course.
This course is for beginners and those with some experience.
Getting to your course
Find us
Harrietsham Village Hall
Church Road
Harrietsham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1AP
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code MAI/132412/N/PF.
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